Forest and Conservation Workers Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $43,460 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.90
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $73,890
National median $43,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $43,460
    75th
    $57,760
    90th
    $73,890

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Workers salary vs area income 39% Median Forest and Conservation Workers salary is 61% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Forest and Conservation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Illinois $64,430
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $60,320
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $55,790
    Ohio $53,350
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $52,850
    Pennsylvania $49,160

    Nearby metros — Forest and Conservation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $44,720
    Massachusetts $43,630

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $40,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $59,990
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $37,800
    Agricultural Inspectors $47,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Forest and Conservation Workers make per hour in Boston?

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Workers in Boston, MA-NH is $20.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.18 or more per hour.

    Is Boston above or below average for Forest and Conservation Workers salaries?

    The median Forest and Conservation Workers salary in Boston, MA-NH is 0.5% below the national median of $43,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Forest and Conservation Workers in Boston?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.